KHMER AUTHENTIC BEEF SOUR SOUP WITH MORNING GLORY FULL VIDEO

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and pork is often more affordable.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce is a suitable vegetarian alternative.

morning glory

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: kale

Spinach is widely available and cheaper than morning glory.

tamarind

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice provides acidity similar to tamarind.

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add minced garlic and shallots, sauté until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.

Add beef to the pot and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Pour in water and bring to a boil, skimming off any foam that rises to the surface.

Add lemongrass and chili peppers, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 30 minutes.

Stir in tamarind, fish sauce, and sugar, simmer for an additional 10 minutes.

Add morning glory and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.

Season with lime juice, salt, and pepper to taste before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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